# Wearable Hologram Games Microsoft's Project X-Ray is the Future of Immersive Gaming By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-xray References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hololens-microsoft-development-kit/39728/) & [microsoft](http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us/development-edition) When I was a kid and playing around on a handheld Tetris game, I would've laughed pretty hard if you told me that someone would come up with this thing called Project X-Ray where you can wear a hologram and take part in virtual gaming in any old living room. But that's exactly how far gaming technology has come. [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a) is clearly exuberant and ambitious when it comes to taking over the immersive gaming space, and that was made clear at an event in New York where Project X-Ray's wearable holograms were demonstrated via the [HoloLens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar) augmented reality setup. The wireless, untethered and self-contained system made it possible to enjoy [mixed reality gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-3s-xbox-edition), wherein players can actually see and engage with enemies emerging from holes in the wall but moving within the confines of the actual physical room. Project X-Ray opens up some magnificent gaming possibilities, as it means that virtual gaming elements can adapt to real physical worlds, making for limitless possibilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Project X-Ray showcases the potential of virtual reality gaming by incorporating mixed reality technology. - **Wearable Hologram Devices:** Project X-Ray demonstrates the potential of wearable holograms for gaming experiences, paving the way for hologram devices beyond entertainment. - **Mixed Reality Entertainment:** Project X-Ray introduces mixed reality as a new form of entertainment, showcasing the potential for mixed reality in other fields. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore the use of wearable holograms and mixed reality technology to bring gaming to new heights. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the potential of mixed reality beyond gaming, incorporating it into various industries such as education and healthcare. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore mixed reality as a new form of immersive experiences, for both on-site and remote entertainment experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Holographic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty.md) - [Extended Reality Gaming Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtue-one.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [3D Display Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplight-game-console.md) - [Mixed Reality Headset Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-for-dream.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Versatile Spatial Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-computer.md) - [Protective Mixed Reality Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdeye-gen-mr-x2.md)